Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

The Manufacturing Engineer 1 will play a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing and packaging processes for test strip products. This entry-level role focuses on process optimization, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure production quality, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. The position will address any manufacturing issues on assigned projects and will troubleshoot and resolve test strip production equipment issues, implement tools and fixtures, and participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.

Provide technical support for all manufacturing process equipment in the strip factory and packaging area.

Assist and guide technicians in troubleshooting and maintaining manufacturing equipment and processes.

Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for equipment and process issues.

Assist with quality control inspections and product testing to ensure compliance with specifications.

Partner with Quality to investigate and resolve non-conformances and process deviations.

Evaluate and disposition non-conforming parts and assemblies per established procedures.

Develop, update, and maintain Assembly Procedures, Test Procedures, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.

Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Variances (MVs).

Complete required training curriculum and maintain compliance with training requirements.

Train assemblers and production personnel on assembly and test procedures.

Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Production teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

Participate in Process FMEA (pFMEA) development, updates, and risk mitigation actions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment to support continuous strip manufacturing and packaging operations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.

Proficiency in interpreting technical specifications, schematics, and engineering drawings.

BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering.

0-2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable, preferably in the medical device or biotechnology industry.

Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (e.g., noise, temperature, equipment).

Ability to operate tools, machinery, or technical equipment.

Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays.

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.

Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office.

On‑site in Billerica, MA 01821, 5 days/week.

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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